Category: Gardening
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Ode to the Paw Paw Tree
The paw paw tree, native to eastern North America, holds significant historical and cultural value, having been a staple for Native Americans and recognized by figures like Thomas Jefferson. Its tasty fruit, ecologically vital and increasingly sought after, faces challenges in cultivation and distribution. Reviving interest highlights its culinary potential and environmental importance.
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Hügelkultur in Pennsylvania
Hügelkultur in Pennsylvania: Nature’s Raised Bed Years ago, hurricane Sandy turned my forested property into an open meadow with massive rotting tree stumps everywhere. The trees on my property that used to provide shade and beauty, now produced a steady supply of fallen branches, logs, and leaves. Since I had already been slowly ‘rewilding’ my…
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Sprouts Vs. Microgreens
Are these sprouts? Are these microgreens? Is their a difference between the two? The answer is: Yes there is a difference. I grow both and if you keep reading, I’ll describe how they differ and which one in my opinion is the overall winner in the Sprouts vs. Microgreens battle. Growing Sprouts vs. Microgreens So…
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Planning a Gardening Season
It’s January! That means it’s time to start planning the upcoming garden season. Planning a gardening season is one of the most important factors in helping you guarantee that it’s successful. In this article, I’m going to describe the process I use in planning a gardening season. I’m going to assume that you already have…
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Overwintering Pepper Plants
People are often surprised when I tell them that I have pepper plants that are a decade old. This is because I’ve been overwintering pepper plants for several years. Following this overwintering procedure makes the most of your harvest and allows you to get a jump start in subsequent seasons. Why Overwinter Pepper Plants? So…
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